utgåva

Utgåva is a term used in Swedish and Norwegian to denote a published version or release of a work, such as a book, magazine, or other media. It refers to a specific edition or form of the work that may differ from other versions in content, language, illustrations, or format. Common types include first utgåva (first edition), revised utgåva, translated utgåva, pocketutgåva (pocket edition), deluxe or samlarutgåva (collector's edition), and other format editions.

In bibliographic usage, utgåva is distinct from upplaga. Upplaga usually refers to the number of copies printed (print run), whereas utgåva emphasizes the version or release of the work and may imply substantial content or format changes between editions.

The term has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish udgave and Norwegian utgave/utgåve. It derives from the publishing context, with utge meaning to publish, and is used in catalogs, libraries, publishers’ descriptions, and bibliographies to indicate the particular form or release of a publication.

Typical phrases include ny utgåva (new edition), första utgåvan (first edition), and pocketutgåva or samlarutgåva for specific formats. Understanding the distinction between utgåva and upplaga helps clarify whether a reference is to a version with revised content or simply to the number of copies printed.